Subtract 10/30 from 60/98
60/98 - 10/30 is 41/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
60/98 = 60 × 15/98 × 15 = 900/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
10/30 = 10 × 49/30 × 49 = 490/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/1470 - 490/1470 = 900 - 490/1470 = 410/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/147
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